Aniyah Alexander - TLYSMBYO - 7115840.pdf - “The Life You...

“The Life You Save May be Your Own” Name:________________________
1. Complete the chart below for the characters:
2. How is the appearance of the farm described? During what time period do you think this story takes
place?
3. What does Shiflet say concerning the human heart? What does this mean?
4. What might the fact that Mr. Shiftlet and Mrs. Crater frequently change the subject reveal about their
character?
5. Explain the irony of Shiftlet’s statement that he served in the “Arm Service.”
6. What question does Shiflet ask concerning the girl? Why is he asking this?